PAPIST

Roman, R.C., Romanist, romish, Roman Catholic, popish, papist, papistic, papistical

(adjective) of or relating to or supporting Romanism; “the Roman Catholic Church”

papist

(noun) an offensive term for Roman Catholics; originally, a Roman Catholic who was a strong advocate of the papacy

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

papist (plural papists)

(religious slur, Christianity) A Roman Catholic, whose loyalties are seen to be with the papacy in Rome.

Usage notes

• Used by some Protestants.

Synonyms

• Romist

Adjective

papist (comparative more papist, superlative most papist)

(religious slur, Christianity) The quality of being a papist.

Noun

Papist (plural Papists)

Alternative letter-case form of papist

Source: Wiktionary


Pa"pist, n. Etym: [F. papiste. See Pape, Pope.]

Definition: A Roman catholic; one who adheres to the Church of Rome and the authority of the pope; -- an offensive designation applied to Roman Catholics by their opponents.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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